F-16 Fighting Falcon (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

F-16 Fighting Falcon

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has received a seven-year, $9.9 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to extend the life of landing gear for the F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet. SwRI will leverage its aging aircraft expertise to predict when parts need replacement, determine the root causes of failure and improve maintenance practices.

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U. S. Air Force

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